Washington DC [US], January 20, 2026, BNN Web Staff: US President Donald Trump has reiterated his strong stance on Greenland, describing the territory as vital to both American and global security, during a recent telephone conversation with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
Trump said he discussed Greenland at length with Rutte and agreed to meet various stakeholders during the upcoming gathering in Davos, Switzerland.
The US President shared details of the conversation on his social media platform, Truth Social, asserting that there was broad agreement on the strategic importance of Greenland.
According to Trump, Greenland plays a decisive role in ensuring national and world security, leaving no scope for reversing the US position on the matter.
He also reaffirmed his belief that the United States remains the world’s most powerful nation, crediting the strengthening of the American military during his first term in office.
Emphasising his doctrine of “peace through strength,” Trump claimed that only the United States has the capability to guarantee global peace, adding that continued military expansion under his leadership has further enhanced America’s global standing.
The remarks come amid reports that the United States is preparing to deploy a North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) aircraft to the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland.
NORAD officials said the deployment is part of long-planned operations and is being carried out in coordination with Denmark and Greenland.
Earlier, Trump had warned of imposing tariffs on Denmark and several European nations, including the United Kingdom, if they refuse to engage in negotiations over Greenland.
He has repeatedly cited growing Chinese and Russian interest in the region as a national security concern.
Trump has also indicated that failure to reach an agreement could result in tariffs of 10 per cent from February 1, 2026, escalating to 25 per cent from June 1, 2026, underscoring his view that Greenland’s strategic value is too significant to ignore
